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C4 APX

2012 BMW M3

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests24 (23 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.8%

Mileage

56,039 mi
Last recorded56,039 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW M342,671 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 APX
MakeBMW
ModelM3
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

23 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 56,039 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2026 101,012 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 99,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 52,964 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 92,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 49,685 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2024 49,685 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 49,469 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,164 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 48,308 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 65,115 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 46,067 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 60,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 35,300 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,729 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 43,015 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 31,305 miles

Rear brake pads 70% worn

Pass 9 Feb 2017 32,490 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 24,328 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Pass 28 Jan 2016 17,088 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 22,090 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,784 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2015 9,648 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M3?

Based on 440,678 MOT tests across 34,038 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
3,682
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
34,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,421
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,386
coil spring incomplete 5,157
coil spring fractured 4,494
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,944
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C4 APX is a 2012 BMW M3 in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.8%.

Across all 2012 BMW M3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.9% with a typical mileage of 42,671 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW M3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,421 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C4 APX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M3 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this BMW M3 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C4 APX registered?

C4 APX is a 2012 BMW M3, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is C4 APX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C4 APX shows 24 tests with a 95.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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